Unit 1 Keywords
Unit 2 Keywords
Unit 3 Keyword
Grammar
Wild Card
100

What is the meaning of the word opportunity? Use it in a sentence.

An opportunity is a good chance to do something.

Sentences will vary.

100

What is the meaning of the word absorb?

When you take something in and hold it.

100

In the food chain, a ____________ eats meat.

carnivore

100

What does a sentence need to be complete? 

  • Begins with a capital letter

  • A subject (who or what the sentence is about)

  • A predicate (what the subject is doing)

  • Ends with the appropriate punctuation for the type of sentence. 

100

What are some important elements of a narrative text? You must identify at least three.

  1. Plot

  2. Characters

  3. Conflict

  4. Rising action

  5. Falling action 

  6. Resolution

200

What is the meaning of the word refuge? Use it in a sentence.

A refuge is a place where people go to feel safe or find shelter.

Sentences will vary

200

When light hits a mirror it ____________ the image so you can see it.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:

attracts    reflects    projects

reflects

200

What does the word producer mean as it relates to biology. What is the opposite of a producer?

A producer makes things.

The opposite of a producer is a consumer.

200

Create two sentences using each of the following correlative conjunctions:

either/or

Not only/but also

Sentences may vary.

200

Adding the suffix -able changes the word to which part of speech?

Adjective

300

The Capital is a symbol of American democracy.

What is the meaning of the word symbol as it used in the sentence?

The word symbol is used in this sentence to demonstrate that the monument represents or stands for American democracy.
300

What is an idea that explains something?

theory

300

Your body needs __________ to grow healthy.

Choose the correct word from the words below:

legs    sun   nutrients

nutrients

300

Which of the following words is an irregular plural noun?


tunnels     knives    cliffs

knives

300

Why do we need to take the NWEA MAP test?

Answers will vary BUT:

1. So students and teachers know how much grade level progress students have made.

2. So students can take ownership of their academic progress throughout the year.

3. To help teachers determine what students need to know in class.

4. To prepare students for success in the future.

400

What keyword in Unit 1, Week 1 means to change from one situation to another.

Transition

400
When you are feeling successful, sometimes you come across an _____________ that stops you from succeeding.


Complete the sentence using the underlined context clue for help.

obstacle

400
What is the process plants use to make food called?

photosynthesis

400

Fix the error in the sentence:


The tv show My Wife and Kids is my favorite throwback show to watch.


What part of the sentence is incorrect and why?

The title of the TV Show My Wife and Kids should be italicized.

400
What is the difference between dictionary and a thesarus?

The dictionary give you the definitions of words, while the thesaurus gives you synonyms and antonyms.

500

If a student needs ELL support they might need someone to ______________ the directions in their work from English to Spanish.


Choose one of the following words to complete the sentence:

write         help       translate

Translate

500

Never ________ on someone else to do something for you!  Take charge and get it done yourself!


Choose the correct word from the words below:

require      need     rely

rely

500

It is ___________, or very important that you complete your work in class.

Use the underlined context clue to determine the correct word that completes the sentence.

essential

500

What is a collective noun?

A noun that represents the whole group.

500

How do you write an introduction paragraph?  Name the necessary components.

  1. Hook 

  2. Restate the question 

  3. Clearly state 1 answer

  4. Clearly state another answer

  5. Clearly state a final answer